Jamaica ½ Penny - Edward VII, 1902 – 1903

Arms with horizontal shading

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Jamaica Jamaica
Currency Pound (1822 – 1969)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1902 – 1903
Ruler Edward VII (1901–1910)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.3
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Jamaica. Issued from 1902 to 1903. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25 mm and weighs 5.3 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of Edward VII, facing right, within beaded circle.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica, with horizontal shading, within beaded circle. (Both Indies serving one.)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1903  48K 51%
1902  48K 63%

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